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26 March, 2009

RISK FACTORS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

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Today I'll try to present a brief review about the risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

1.Family history[parents or siblings with type 2 diabetes]

2.Physical inactivity

3.Obesity[BMI greater than or equal to 25]


4.Hypertension[blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mm of Hg].


5.HDL cholesterol level less than or equal to 45 and/or triglyceride level greater than or equal to 250 mg/dl....

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6.History of gestational diabetes mellitus or birth of baby greater than 4 kg in weight.

7.History of impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance.

8.History of vascular disease.

9.Polycystic ovarian disease.

For any more information on this,please consult your doctor or you may post the question in the comments section.

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